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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of papaverine injection.

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    1-5 of 5
    Condition: Other
    8/5/2018 8:40:31 AM

    Reviewer: desperado, 55-64 (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Just tried Papaverine 30mg at 5ml injection had no reaction whatsoever. Already tried both ED meds, alprostdl 40mg, VED. Next to try 8ml injection. Trying to avoid an implant, trying anything before I do that

    Condition: Other
    3/13/2014 11:07:23 AM

    Reviewer: Ramitup, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I had spinal cord injury and i started taking this drug after 11 years. This drug works well at the correct dose,using too much will result in an erection lasting too long and will be uncomfortable. Start low and increase as required.The only side effect i encountered is that is makes around your penis and testicles and also legs near to penis very red and takes awhile to heal so i dont use very o ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    10/2/2011 3:43:21 PM

    Reviewer: none, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I was prescribed papaverine hydrochloride for ED,am 72,diabetic,HBP was not told of side effects,only told not to go over 1ml,ist time had erection lasting for 6 hours,cut back next inj to .02ml worked great,after 2nd bottle noticed bend starting in penis,Dr said it was from scar tissue forming,started having heart problems at 3rd bottle pace maker installed soon after. Don't take this medici ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    10/19/2010 7:02:55 AM

    Reviewer: Upallnight, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Used for ED. Although an injection into the penis is required this drug is amazing. Works immediately and lasts for hours. The greatest ED drug/shot available. No side effects, except being exhausted from hours of sex.

    Condition: Other
    4/28/2009 6:19:11 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    i woke up one morning and had severe stomach pains as well as a (low) fever. when the doctor came to my house, she injected me with papaverine and informed me that i might have appenticitis. the drug, after about 30 minutes, really helped to lower the stomach pain and put me to sleep for about 6 hours. however, it was a very painful injection. i'm not sure why the doctor used this specific dru ... Show Full Comment

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